Introduction This paper will evaluate the research paper Individual experiences following a 6-month exercise intervention: A qualitative study, published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being (Kerkelä, Jonsson, Lindwall, & Strand, 2015). This study examines the mind, body connection, and the influence that connection has on an individual’s health. I will include an explanation of the study’s purpose, and complete evaluation of the methodology, participants, and results. I will conclude with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of this study, additionally I will submit changes that could improve this study and identify the conclusion of the researcher’s findings.
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Researchers hypothesize, the quality of an individual’s experience, directly alters effect their commitment, and focus. Whereas, a positive experience will encourage this new exercise program, creating a positive health habit. Albeit, if an individual has a negative experience while developing a new exercise regimen, they are likely to drop this exercise intervention. However, identifying the experiences and their effect remains unclear, as there is no definitive action and reaction to the experience. The complexities of human nature make it very difficult to predict the effects that events will have on individuals. Self-determination theory (STD) assumes that individuals aspire to be active entities, remaining active and in control of their destiny (Ryan, Huta, & Deci, 2013). The reaction to events stimulate emotions, individuals create or circumvent satisfaction, of three core psychological values, relatedness, autonomy, and competence (Kerkelä, Jonsson, Lindwall, & Strand, 2015). Autonomy affords individuals with freewill, and emotional freedom. It is human nature to strive for self-confidence, to competently function when called to action. Relatedness, fosters confidence in specific situations, a familiarity with an environment, the ability to connect with others, developing relationships, giving and receiving
Researchers hypothesize, the quality of an individual’s experience, directly alters effect their commitment, and focus. Whereas, a positive experience will encourage this new exercise program, creating a positive health habit. Albeit, if an individual has a negative experience while developing a new exercise regimen, they are likely to drop this exercise intervention. However, identifying the experiences and their effect remains unclear, as there is no definitive action and reaction to the experience. The complexities of human nature make it very difficult to predict the effects that events will have on individuals. Self-determination theory (STD) assumes that individuals aspire to be active entities, remaining active and in control of their destiny (Ryan, Huta, & Deci, 2013). The reaction to events stimulate emotions, individuals create or circumvent satisfaction, of three core psychological values, relatedness, autonomy, and competence (Kerkelä, Jonsson, Lindwall, & Strand, 2015). Autonomy affords individuals with freewill, and emotional freedom. It is human nature to strive for self-confidence, to competently function when called to action. Relatedness, fosters confidence in specific situations, a familiarity with an environment, the ability to connect with others, developing relationships, giving and receiving